Panic Attacks Support Group

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...

Blood Pressure

Hi guys,
When I have a panic attack for some reason my blood pressure doesn't change and stays completely normal. Does anyone else have this? It's quite worrying because if the attack isn't to do with my blood pressure rising or lowering then why am I having them and fainting?
Thank you x

i'm not a doctor or anything.. but from what i've read.. the reason your blood pressure doesn't change is because it's in your head.. your heart rate could increase from fear and adrenaline but the pressure stays the same.. your mind is telling you there's something wrong so it takes in more blood which causes you to feel faint.. have you been to the doctor for your symptoms?? it's best to get checked out for anything physical before going with anxiety and panic attacks.. hope this helps a bit

Could be because you've &quot;mastered&quot; the panic attack. I have had them for years and very rarely do i get the &quot;big one&quot; where my heart is going nuts and im runningaround my house scared that I'm going to die. I've had so many of them that now I dont react like that. i just sit there and feel &quot;weird&quot; most people cant even tell im having a panic attack. so my blood pressure doesn't change anymore either. If you would freak out during an attack instead of staying calm im sure your blood pressure would change. Also are you checking ur blood pressure DURING, or afterwards? because my blood pressure dropps dramatically after an attack and I get sluggish and tired

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